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Scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the University of California, San Francisco, and Harvard Medical School used a rigorous study design to assess the biological impact of meditation compared to vacation. They examined the effect of meditation on gene expression patterns in both novice and regular meditators. The researchers found that a resort vacation provides a strong and immediate impact on molecular networks associated with st ...

New research published online in The FASEB Journal shows that in rats, a substance called a ketone ester significantly increase exercise endurance, cognitive function and energy levels in the heart at high workloads. Ketone esters are small organic chemicals that provide energy for the heart, brain and skeletal muscle in a highly efficient way, but are typically produced by the body only during periods of food scarcity and are not naturally present in typi ...

PITTSBURGH, August 15, 2016 - Neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh have identified the neural networks that connect the cerebral cortex to the adrenal medulla, which is responsible for the body s rapid response in stressful situations. These findings, reported in the online Early Edition of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences PNAS , provide evidence for the neural basis of a mind-body connection. Specifically, the finding ...

Lower socio-economic African-American women have increased risk of depressive disorders African-American women are less likely to access traditional mental health services Study uses mindfulness-based intervention to combat depression It felt good to be in control of my emotions for the first time in my life, participant says CHICAGO --- African-American women with lower socio-economic status have an increased risk of depressive disorders, yet they rarely ...

Researchers say stem cell medical tourism is becoming a global problem - preying on desperate patients with incurable diseases Stem cell medical tourism and unproven stem cell interventions are growing and concerning issues for patients afflicted with lung disease. According to Boston University School of Medicine BUSM researchers, there are an increasing number of clinics worldwide offering expensive stem cell-based therapies that are ineffective or have ...

According to a study published in the Endocrine Society s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism , consuming soy may be beneficial to improve metabolic and cardiovascular health in women who have polycystic ovary syndrome.

Acupuncture may help to improve the subtle memory loss that precedes the development of dementia, otherwise known as mild cognitive impairment, or MCI for short, suggests a review of the available published evidence in Acupuncture in Medicine . And it may be particularly effective when combined with drug treatment, the findings indicate, although further better quality research is needed, caution the researchers. MCI refers to a transitional state between ...

Energy flows where attention goes, is a philosophy on well-being that resonates with individuals who are seeking positivity. Now, a new review suggests this is the case when it comes to happiness and depression. It seems the same genes that steer us toward depression can also open us to positivity. Researchers call for a new framework that takes into account both cognitive and genetic factors as a way of developing personalized therapies.

New research reveals that two specific plant-derived compounds may be effective for fighting inflammation and pain. The findings are published in the British Journal of Pharmacology . Diterpenoids are found in certain plants, fungi, and marine organisms, and two in particular--carnosol CS and carnosic acid CA --are known to interfere with multiple pathways in the human body associated with inflammation and pain. A team led by Giuseppe Bifulco, PhD of the U ...

July 21, 2016 - People living with chronic low back pain cLBP are more likely to use illicit drugs -- including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine -- compared to those without back pain, reports a study in Spine, published by Wolters Kluwer. In addition, cLBP patients with a history of illicit drug use are more likely to have a current prescription for opioid analgesic pain-relieving drugs, according to the new research by Dr. Anna Shmagel of ...

July 20, 2016 - Programs to reduce the high risk of HIV infection among transgender people are urgently needed -- but efforts are hindered by a lack of accurate information on HIV prevalence, HIV incidence, and specific risk factors facing this key population. A special supplement to JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes presents essential information to meet the challenges of HIV prevention in the transgender population. The journal is pub ...